THEORY & HAZARD PERCEPTION TEST   Theory This part of the test lasts 57 minutes and is made up of 50 multiple choice questions, covering different aspects of driving and other related matters, the pass mark is 43. Most of the required information can be found in the Highway Code and the book Essential Driving Skills, published by the Driving Standards Agency.  Hazard Perception Test The second section of the test, comprising 14 video clips, measures ability to detect hazards. Thirteen of the clips contain a single hazard and one contains two.     Both parts of the theory test must be passed on the same day and you must pass them before applying for the practical driving test.